Grizzlies' Conley, Andersen out at least 2 games

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Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

The Memphis Grizzlies announced Monday that Mike Conley and Chris Andersen will miss at least the next two games due to injury.

Conley is dealing with a sore left foot, and will sit out Monday's match against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The 28-year-old has proven himself to be durable throughout his nine-year career. Since playing in all 82 games in 2008-09, he has never appeared in less than 70 games in a single season.

The Ohio State alumnus missed six games in January due to a sore Achilles.

He is averaging 15.3 points (shooting 36.3 percent from beyond the arc), 2.9 rebounds, 6.1 assists, and 1.2 steals.

Andersen, 37, suffered a left shoulder subluxation in Sunday's loss to the Phoenix Suns - only his ninth game in a Grizzlies uniform.

"Birdman" is not quite the defensive anchor he once was, however the 14-year vet is nearly matching his career numbers - four points, 4.7 boards, and 0.7 blocks - since arriving to Memphis.

In addition to missing the game against the Cavs, Conley and Andersen will also be kept out of Wednesday's contest versus the Boston Celtics.

Both players will be re-evaluated in three-to-five days.

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